7 Helpful Tips on How to Encourage Introverts to Talk More

And to share their thoughts and emotions.

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I know a young man who is very close to my heart. I call him, “ A man of few words.” He is an introvert and always has been from a very young age. What concerned me the most earlier in his life was his quietness, making me worried something was wrong.

I have realized over the years that he is who he is. He is successful and happy in his own right. Scientific research has proven that introverted people are wired differently, and there’s nothing wrong with them. In fact, they have this invaluable ability to listen, observe, and focus simultaneously — making them excel in many aspects of life.

However, how do you encourage introverts to be chatty or to open up? Try the following tips to give them a bit of a push.

# 1- Get comfortable with silence

Introverted people tend to process what they hear before responding because they are cautious of their responses. They often don’t want to offend people, so thinking thoroughly about what they have to say enables them to respond to conversations effectively. Silence gives them the space to process their thoughts. So don’t rush or pressure them to respond or talk, especially in front of other people.